Special Education Instructional Assistant- Life Skills
About the role
Mechanicsburg Area School District is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant in the Life Skills classroom at Shepherdstown Elementary School for the 2026/2027 school year. This is a full-time, during the school year position that offers comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
Job Summary
Provides instructional assistance to teachers and/or students in the assigned setting. Requires working with children and performing various clerical duties. Works with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher. Assists with adapting instructional material for specific students.
Qualifications
- High School graduate with general typing ability and computer skills
- Experience working with children in an instructional setting preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Chapter 14 requires that all special education instructional assistants and personal care assistants must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Have completed at least two years of postsecondary study
- Possess an associates degree or higher
- Complete an assessment provided
Required clearances and forms
Any individual who is to be considered for employment must provide school district officials with a valid Criminal History Record Clearance form, a valid Child Abuse History Clearance form, FBI Clearance, Act 168 form(s), and an I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) form.
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
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